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Bio-photonic feedback control software and database

US8116842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2010
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H10/60
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process, apparatus, and method for online control and database collection and management of a computerized detection, tracking, and feedback control system. The system tests for nutrients by Raman scattering effects on skin or other tissues to determine the content of carotenoids or other nutrients as evidenced in that skin. Serum levels of nutrients may vary dramatically with time, but skin tissues may average such nutrition over time. Skin and other tissues may be scanned with light to produce accurate measurements of carotenoids or other nutrients accumulated in the skin based on the Raman scattering affect of those nutrients in the skin. A score can be derived from a properly calibrated bio-photonic scanner to reflect an averaged effective uptake of the detected nutrient (e.g. such as the carotenoid example).

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